Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 44m at 1:33 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:40 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Jun 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:043.59:416.04:32-0.63:212.35:478:05New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:463.510:166.05:08-0.83:572.45:478:06New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:303.55:46-0.84:372.55:468:06Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:163.66:26-0.85:242.65:468:07Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:033.77:08-0.66:232.65:468:08Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:235.32:523.97:51-0.47:362.65:468:08Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:204.83:434.28:37-0.19:052.55:468:09First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:314.24:324.69:270.310:442.05:458:09First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:013.75:185.110:190.85:458:10First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:353.46:035.612:031.211:12 AM1.25:458:10Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:003.46:476.11:070.412:031.55:458:11Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:123.57:326.42:03-0.312:541.85:458:11Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:133.68:176.72:53-0.91:452.05:458:11Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:053.79:016.83:39-1.32:342.15:458:12Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:533.89:446.74:24-1.43:222.25:458:12Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:393.910:276.45:07-1.44:102.35:458:12Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:253.95:50-1.24:582.35:468:13Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:114.06:31-0.95:502.45:468:13Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:564.07:11-0.56:462.55:468:13Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:384.92:424.17:490.07:512.65:468:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:264.33:294.28:270.59:142.55:468:14Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:253.64:164.49:061.010:542.25:468:14Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:493.15:004.69:491.55:478:14Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:302.95:414.812:121.810:36 AM1.95:478:14Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:022.96:205.11:101.311:24 AM2.25:478:14Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:143.06:575.41:550.712:102.45:488:15Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:033.27:345.72:330.312:552.55:488:15Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:413.38:116.03:08-0.11:392.55:488:15Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:153.58:486.23:42-0.52:222.55:498:15New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:493.69:256.34:16-0.73:042.45:498:15New Moon30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

Common Questions About Santa Barbara, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Barbara, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 4:36 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Barbara, CA?

Santa Barbara, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 77% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Santa Barbara, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide data for Santa Barbara, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9411340. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9411340.

What is the moon phase in Santa Barbara, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Barbara, CA is Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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